INTERVIEW: Sabaton’s Chris On Touring, Fans And The Power Of Live Shows
On Monday evening, December 1, Swedish metal band Sabaton took over the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. Ahead of the show, I had the chance to sit down with guitarist Chris Rörland. We talked about the tour, the band’s new album, and the small Easter eggs hidden throughout the record. Strife Mag: Thanks so much for […]
LIVE REVIEW: Bad Omens Keep AFAS Live On Edge From Start To Finish
All photos are made by Bryan Kirks On Friday evening, December 12, metalcore band Bad Omens took over AFAS Live in Amsterdam as part of their Do You Feel Love? tour. By the time I entered the venue, the crowd was already well warmed up by support acts The Ghost Inside and Bilmuri. The atmosphere […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Sabaton Brings The Legendary Tour to Ziggo Dome
On Monday evening, December 1st, Swedish metal band Sabaton brought The Legendary Tour 2025 to the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. The show was themed around their recent album Legends, which was released in October. The stage design immediately set the tone. The main stage looked like a massive castle, and in the middle of the […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Lorde Turns AFAS Live Into An Intimate Spectacle
Last Monday evening, November 24, singer Lorde took to the stage at AFAS Live with her Ultrasound tour. This marked the first of two shows she is performing in Amsterdam, with the second taking place tonight (25 November), featuring The Japanese House as the support act. Lorde’s set began at 9:00 PM. From the very […]
CONCERT REVIEW: The Offspring Rock A Sold-out Ziggo Dome
On Friday night, November 7, the American punk rock band The Offspring performed at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. When I walked in, it was immediately clear that the crowd was very mixed. People of all ages were there, and the venue was packed. Completely sold out. As soon as the show started, some visuals […]
INTERVIEW: Palaye Royale On The Idols Tour, Yungblud & Amsterdam
Right before the first European show of the Idols Tour with Yungblud, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the guys from Palaye Royale. What’s their favorite song on the setlist, and what’s it like touring with Yungblud? We asked them. Strife Mag: I heard this is the first show of the European tour.Remington: […]